🔒 Just finished "The Locked Door" by Freida McFadden and it's another gripping thriller! 🔑 Nora's dark past comes back to haunt her when her father's gruesome crimes resurface. 😱 McFadden weaves a chilling tale of secrets, suspense, and spine-tingling twists that kept me on the edge of my seat! 📚 If you're a fan of psychological thrillers, this one's a must-read! #TheLockedDoor #FreidaMcFadden #Thriller #BookReview 📖

Nora had no idea that her father was torturing women in their basement so when she grew up she became a doctor and vowed to help people. It is so intense with fear. I loved it from the start and the characters are interesting. The plot is fast paced and engaging.

I do love reading thriller books and Freida McFadden is one of my favourite authors. Her new book's description caught my attention at first sight. Surgeon Nora has achieved success. In addition, she is the daughter of a well-known serial killer who has spent 26 years behind bars. Abruptly, her father's distinctive method of killing people is applied to the murder of two of her previous patients. A killer who imitates others.

I wasn't surprised by the ending but still I enjoyed the book thoroughly. With many twists and turns it was a fun book to read. I really wanted to know about Nora's childhood and this one gives many answers to my questions regarding that.

This book was fun to read for a lot of reasons! To start, I really enjoyed the brief chapters. Second, I adored how quickly this tale moved along. Thirdly, I cherished each character's growth as a person, but I particularly appreciated Nora's.

The current and Nora's early years are alternated in the chronology. Understanding Nora's past as well as her personality requires knowledge of both timelines.

It was an amazing psychological thriller to read. I loved the time, I had spent with it. I heartily thank NetGalley and Poisonwood Press for that.

4.5 stars rounded up

Is there a Freida book that isn’t good?! This was a super quick read. I love the short chapters and the dual timelines. Each chapter ends leaving you wanting to read the next chapter. I think a chapter at the end with her father’s pov would have been a nice touch!

I could read anything Freida writes! One of my favorite authors knocks it out of the park once again with The Locked Door. If you enjoy thrillers of any kind, you won’t be disappointed with this one!

I loved this book. I was unable to put it down and it was filled with twist after twist. I have not found a book by this author that has not been amazing.

This was a fun quick read. I am pretty new to Freida, but every time I read her books I find myself immersed in her books turning the pages. There were definitely sometimes I felt like I was scared reading them at night lol and feeling uneasy. Frieda has a way with her writing that keeps you fully engaged. I will say that I thought for sure I knew where this was going and once again she had my jaw on the floor with that twist! So so good!

Like with a lot of Frieda’s books, this one was very fast paced and I was sucked in right away.
I didn’t like this one as much as some of her other work, the storyline was just a bit lacking for me - and at times a few loose ends (Brady’s crazy landlady??). I didn’t predict the twist at the end, so that was fun because I was convinced this was the first time I had guessed the Frieda plot twist.

You're the child of a serial killer whose marks are blue eyed, dark haired women. At age 11, you’re the one who exposed him after finding the cellar in your house to be his workspace. He’s incarcerated for life and your mom committed suicide in prison. What are the chances you survive as normal person?
Nora is a successful surgeon, living her life under a new name and doing everything possible to stay under the radar until there is a murder with the characteristics of her father’s killings. Who is doing this? Some think it’s Nora.
The author gives us several potential leads and lets the reader decide who is the better candidate that is imitating her father’s behavior and why. Our certainty of the copycat killer changes in each chapter.
The anguish of being the spawn of this man is a constant presence for Nora. Does she have these same tendencies, having the same DNA? Can she survive the exposure of her family’s story to the community?
The twist to the story is out of the blue and a shocker. This reader never came close to anticipating this ending.

I wanted to like The Locked Door so much, but it just kind of left me underwhelmed. I didn’t like that the main character was in a contest to have more surgeries than her partner.

Wow!!! As always Freida has another hit! I literally could NOT put this book down. This book had me hooked from the beginning. The characters, the plot all the twists and turns. Amazing job!!! So thankful to be given the opportunity through NetGalley and Poisoned Pen to read this ARC! I have yet to find a Freida book that i hated. The way this author writes is captivating to the readers for sure. Thank you for another amazing read!!!

Oh my. What a suspenseful tale, which grips from the very start, with an 11 year old upstairs and her dad down in the cellar, killing people! Years later he's in prison, she's a successful surgeon. Quiet life. Nothing to hide. But don't go down to the cellar! Brilliant twist .. this is a stay-up-all-nighter.

This book was crazy! I read it so quickly because I couldn’t put it down. It started off great and stayed that way. Nora’s life was insane and every detail the author gave made you understand Nora more. Freida McFadden consistently puts out great books!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Another great one by Freida McFadden.
I always enjoy her books.

📖My Thoughts📖

Holy shishkabibbles! I don’t even know where to start with this one! Amazing work as always, that’s for sure! I honestly don’t know how on earth Freida McFadden is able to continuously crank out such awe-inspiring books, but I for one am beyond grateful that she does! I can’t get enough of her writing! I was recently approved for this book (older book, different publisher) and I was so excited to finally get to review one of her books from Netgalley rather than ones I’ve picked up from the library. I seriously loved this book. It was just as good as the others she’s written. The suspense, the thrills, the twists, just everything. All the components make for the well known recipe of a McFadden gem. This book was fast paced, twisted and kept me on the edge of my seat! As always, it definitely hit the spot and fed my bookish appetite! I can’t wait to get my hands on another McFadden book!
Thank you Netgalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Freida McFadden for the opportunity to read and review this book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

This was my first book From Freida that i read a couple years ago and it was so awesome. She is such a great writer. Thank you so much for letting me read this.

"The Locked Door" by Freida McFadden is a thrilling ride from start to finish, blending suspense, mystery, and psychological depth in a way that keeps you guessing until the very last page. McFadden has a talent for crafting a story that's as compelling as it is creepy, taking the reader on a journey through the dark corridors of the human mind.

The story revolves around a protagonist whose reliability is as much in question as the mysterious circumstances she finds herself in. McFadden expertly plays with themes of memory, trust, and fear, making you question what's real and what's not. The locked door itself is a brilliant metaphor for the secrets we keep and the truths we're afraid to face.

What I particularly loved about the book was McFadden's ability to create a tense, atmospheric setting that feels claustrophobic and unsettling. The characters are well-developed, each with their own flaws and fears, making them feel real and relatable. The plot twists are clever and unexpected, demonstrating McFadden's skill in keeping the reader engaged and on edge.

"The Locked Door" is not just a simple thriller; it's a psychological deep dive that explores the complexities of the human psyche. McFadden has a knack for narrative pacing, building suspense in a way that's both subtle and shocking. The ending, without giving anything away, is satisfyingly unsettling, leaving you to ponder the story long after you've turned the last page.

In conclusion, if you're a fan of thrillers that are as thought-provoking as they are suspenseful, "The Locked Door" is a must-read. Freida McFadden has delivered a gripping novel that's not only entertaining but also a fascinating exploration of fear, memory, and the unknown. It's a book that hooks you from the beginning and doesn't let go, making it a perfect pick for anyone looking for a story that's dark, twisty, and utterly engrossing.

Great story, well written. I was hooked from page one and couldn't put down the book. The ending was mind blowing, I did not see that coming. Freida is a very talented writer and a must read of the thriller genre. Highly recommended

Love, love, loved this book! OMG! Where has McFadden been? I can't believe I have been missing out on her books. This is my first one and I absolutely LOVED it to bits! The thrills, they mystery, the suspense and the twists - whoa!! I am obsessed! I can't wait to read the rest of her work! A definite must-read for fans of her work and for anyone looking for their next great read - especially if you love a mystery thriller.

This was my 8th book by Freida McFadden and it definitely kept my attention from start to finish! The storyline was compelling, and the twist was unexpected. Will happily pick up anything this author writes!